Paige was recently interviewed by Muscle & Fitness in promotion of the new Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson produced biopic Fighting With My Family. The former SmackDown Live GM opened up about what it was like seeing her life story on the big screen, the evolution of women’s wrestling, and what’s next for her. Highlights appear below.
On Seeing The Film For The First Time:
I cried my eyes out. It was like an impossible quest not to watch this whole thing without blubbering. [Stephen Merchant] cast my family so perfectly. The biggest thing I loved is Stephen’s cameo in it. (He plays the uptight father of her brother’s girlfriend).
I was pretty much a different flavor of ice-cream when I walked in. The crowd many years ago was used to the same thing. They were used to these beautiful women that weren’t really showcasing a wrestler’s form. I came in and looked completely different: dark hair, piercings, pale skin, and all I wanted to do was wrestle. I refused to go in the ring without wrestling, and I would constantly get into trouble, because I was fighting for women. I knew they were capable of doing more. I knew they were just doing what the fans expected of them. I feel like once I ignited the fire in the girls a little bit, then WWE even took notice. These women are working so hard, they want to be wrestlers. They don’t want to just be eye candy. More and more female wrestlers were coming in, doing the same thing I was, and now we have a women’s revolution. I just love it.
On What’s Next For Her:
I’m always going to be involved in WWE, whether it’s behind the scenes or in front of the camera. But I am looking at venturing out a little bit. And WWE has been so supportive. I would love to get into acting and movies. Maybe not about me necessarily, although I would like to see a Fighting With My Family sequel!
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CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on February 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)
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WWE TOUGH ENOUGH -- Season 6 -- Pictured: Paige -- (Photo by: Scott McDermott/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 22: (L-R) Summer Rae and Paige of WWE and Kevin Skaff of A Day To Remember attend the 2015 Journeys AP Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy Drink at Quicken Loans Arena on July 22, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2015 - Day 2 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2015 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2015 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 08: WWE Divas Natalie Neidhart a.k.a. 'Natalya', Amanda Saccomanno a.k.a. 'Mandy', Milena Roucka a.k.a. 'Rosa', Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Britani Knight a.k.a. 'Paige', Victoria Crawford a.k.a. 'Alicia' and Natalie Nelson a.k.a. 'Eva' attend a photocall to promote their show 'Total Divas' on October 8, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/WireImage)
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 08: WWE Divas Amanda Saccomanno a.k.a. 'Mandy', Milena Roucka a.k.a. 'Rosa', Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Britani Knight a.k.a. 'Paige' attend a photocall to promote their show 'Total Divas' on October 8, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/WireImage)
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 08: WWE Divas Britani Knight a.k.a. 'Paige' poses during the 'Total Divas' Paris Photocall at La Maison Blanche on October 8, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/WireImage)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige competes in the ring against Charlotte at the Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige competes in the ring against Charlotte at the Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige competes in the ring against Charlotte at the Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Paige competes in the ring against Charlotte at the Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige aka Saraya-Jade Bevis arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige aka Saraya-Jade Bevis arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 22: Wrestiling Divas (Alicia Fox, Natalya, Eva Marie, Naomi and Paige) perform during 'WLIVE REVENGE' - Wrestlemania Show Party at Hotel Accor Arena Bercy on April 22, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 22: Wrestiling Divas (Alicia Fox, Natalya, Eva Marie, Naomi and Paige) perform during 'WLIVE REVENGE' - Wrestlemania Show Party at Hotel Accor Arena Bercy on April 22, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
